Margherita Pizza Recipe
Olive oil, fresh tomato, and basil with mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 2
Add Olive Oil
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Brush the surface lightly with olive oil.
- 3
Prepare the Toppings
Slice the fresh tomatoes into thin rounds and evenly distribute them on the dough. Tear the mozzarella cheese into pieces and scatter it over the tomatoes.
- 4
Season
Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste over the toppings.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top it with fresh basil leaves.
- 7
Serve
Slice the pizza and serve hot, drizzled with a bit more olive oil if desired.
